Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Thursday, September 15th, 2022

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2022
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DOW 31111.37 -23.72 (-0.08%) | NASDAQ 11660.81 -58.86 (-0.50%) | S&P 500 3929.27 -16.74 (-0.42%)

Time of Screening : 9/15/2022 12:37:00 PM Report Released : 9/15/2022 1:20:09 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 15% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 57.5% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Pivot Point
Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Max Buy
CCRN - NASDAQ Cross Country Healthcare	$29.56	+0.81 2.82%	$30.39	585,581 66.39% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 882,000	$30.51 -3.11%	9/9/2022	$27.32	PP = $30.61 MB = $32.14
Most Recent Note - 9/15/2022 12:44:02 PM Y - Today's gain follows a big volume-driven gain while challenging prior highs in the $30 area. It has been consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($25.35) which defines important support to watch. Recently reported insider buying is a reassuring sign. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 7/21/22 high plus 10 cents in the 9/09/22 mid-day report and noted - "Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal." >>> The latest Featured Stock Update with an annotated graph appeared on 9/12/2022. Click here.
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AJG - NYSE - INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers Gallagher Arthur J & Co	$184.62	-0.49 -0.26%	$185.73	$192.00	-3.85%	665,673 80.69%	825,000
Most Recent Note for AJG - 9/15/2022 12:39:06 PM Churning heavier volume this week while consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Fundamental concerns remain as noted in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly earnings increases have not been strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Insurance firm's annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady."
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ALB - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Albemarle Corp	$289.07	-17.59 -5.74%	$303.85	$307.12	-5.88%	769,610 61.97%	1,242,000
Most Recent Note for ALB - 9/15/2022 12:40:09 PM Pulling back today after it hit new 52-week highs with volume-driven gains this week adding to a recent spurt higher. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +288% on +91% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 versus the year ago period, its 2nd strong comparison. Prior quarters were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings increases (A criteria) have not shown strong and steady growth."
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AMAL - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Amalgamated bank	$23.19	+0.18 0.78%	$23.48	$25.03	-7.35%	123,365 81.70%	151,000
Most Recent Note for AMAL - 9/15/2022 12:40:46 PM Found support at its 50 DMA line ($22.44) last week. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings +94% on +35% sales revenues versus the year ago period but fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been good."
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BFA - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distill Brown Forman Corp Cla	$72.07	-1.49 -2.03%	$73.20	$76.60	-5.91%	53,739 109.67%	49,000
Most Recent Note for BFA - 9/15/2022 12:41:29 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($72.06) following volume-driven gains. Reported Jul '22 quarterly earnings +30% on +11% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain as prior quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines.
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CBT - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals Cabot Corp	$73.13	-0.42 -0.57%	$74.38	$78.62	-6.98%	197,994 66.89%	296,000
Most Recent Note for CBT - 9/15/2022 12:41:46 PM Consolidating above its 50 DMA line. Quarterly and annual earnings (C and A criteria) are not a match with the fundamental guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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CNC - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Centene Corp	$85.99	+2.07 2.47%	$86.88	$98.53	-12.73%	3,287,799 111.04%	2,961,000
Most Recent Note for CNC - 9/15/2022 12:45:21 PM Slumped well below its 50 DMA line and today it is finding prompt support near its 200 DMA line ($84.47). Reported earnings +42% on +16% sales revenues for the Jun '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been steady. Shares split 2:1 on 2/07/19 and also 2:1 back on 2/20/15. Completed a new Public Offering on 5/03/18.
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DRVN - NASDAQ - Retail/Whlsle-Automobile Driven Brands Holdings Inc	$33.04	-0.18 -0.54%	$33.47	$35.45	-6.80%	328,199 61.81%	531,000
Most Recent Note for DRVN - 9/15/2022 12:46:50 PM Gapped down on 9/13/22 following a "negative reversal" after hitting a new 52-week high and challenging its all-time high. Found support above its 50 DMA line during its consolidation since noted with caution in the 8/22/22 mid-day report - "Reported strong quarterly results above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) through Jun '22 versus year ago periods. Limited annual earnings (A criteria) history is a concern since it completed its IPO at $22 on 1/15/21 and a Secondary Offering on 8/06/21."
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EXLS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services Exlservice Holdings Inc	$171.03	-6.02 -3.40%	$176.03	$179.81	-4.88%	143,481 68.65%	209,000
Most Recent Note for EXLS - 9/15/2022 12:50:03 PM Pulling back today after hitting a new all-time high with quiet gains. Its 50 DMA line ($164.54) defines near-term support above prior highs in the $155-156 area. Reported earnings +32% on +26% sales revenues for the Jun '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly earnings increases were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria).
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FICO - NYSE - Computer Sftwr-Financial Fair Isaac Corp	$455.38	-8.60 -1.85%	$463.58	$531.03	-14.25%	124,325 81.26%	153,000
Most Recent Note for FICO - 9/15/2022 12:54:35 PM Reported earnings +32% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 versus the year ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) but sub par sales revenues growth is cause for concern. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady.
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GTLS - NASDAQ - ENERGY - Oil &; Gas Equipment &; Services Chart Industries Inc	$207.86	+1.50 0.73%	$218.95	$214.14	-2.93%	308,703 84.35%	366,000
Most Recent Note for GTLS - 9/15/2022 12:58:34 PM Pulled back from the session high after hitting a new all-time high with today's early gain. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings +10% on +26% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain."
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HDB - NYSE - BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks H D F C Bank Ltd Adr	$66.75	-1.08 -1.59%	$67.12	$78.43	-14.90%	1,344,260 102.77%	1,308,000
Most Recent Note for HDB - 9/15/2022 12:59:34 PM Reported earnings +14% on +7% sales revenues for the Jun '22 quarter versus the year ago period and fundamental concerns remain. Prior quarterly earnings growth has been below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Shares split 2:1 on 9/26/19. This India-based financial institution was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 1/17/08. Completed a new Public Offering on 2/05/15.
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HSY - NYSE - FOOD & BEVERAGE - Confectioners Hershey Company	$219.06	-2.69 -1.21%	$221.60	$234.56	-6.61%	570,709 70.90%	805,000
Most Recent Note for HSY - 9/15/2022 1:02:25 PM Slumping below its 50 DMA line this week and on track today for a 3rd consecutive loss. Fundamental concerns remain. Reported earnings +22% on +19% sales revenues for the Jun '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed sub par sales and earnings increases below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been slow and steady.
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HUM - NYSE - HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans Humana Inc	$490.64	+31.79 6.93%	$500.26	$504.99	-2.84%	1,202,233 164.69%	730,000
Most Recent Note for HUM - 9/15/2022 1:06:00 PM Gapped up today rebounding above its 50 DMA line ($485.62) toward its all-time high. Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings +26% on +15% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Noted with caution in prior mid-day reports - "Quarterly comparisons through Mar '22 were not strong and steady above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) of the fact-based investment system. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
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IBN - NYSE - BANKING - Money Center Banks Icici Bank Ltd Adr	$23.11	-0.28 -1.18%	$23.28	$23.25	-0.62%	6,584,138 87.66%	7,511,000
Most Recent Note for IBN - 9/15/2022 1:07:26 PM Hit new all-time highs this week while adding to a recent spurt of gains. This India-based bank reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings +44% on +4% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain. Prior history has not shown strong or steady quarterly earnings or sales revenues growth.
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MVO - NYSE - ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Explorati M V Oil Trust	$14.01	+0.03 0.21%	$14.37	$14.21	-1.41%	106,870 137.01%	78,000
Most Recent Note for MVO - 9/15/2022 1:09:03 PM Today's 6th consecutive gain has it hitting a new all-time high. The prior mid-day report noted - "Found support near its 200 DMA line in recent months. Recent quarterly comparisons through Jun '22 showed sales revenues and earnings greatly improving over the year ago periods. Erratic annual earnings (A criteria) history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines."
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NEE - NYSE - UTILITIES - Electric Utilities Nextera Energy Inc	$86.36	-2.52 -2.84%	$86.61	$93.73	-7.86%	10,248,672 147.27%	6,959,000
Most Recent Note for NEE - 9/15/2022 1:12:35 PM Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line ($85.60) and prior low. Noted with caution in the 9/06/22 mid-day report - "This Utility - Electric firm is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria)."
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QRHC - NASDAQ - Pollution Control Quest Resource Holdings	$8.01	+0.06 0.75%	$8.22	$8.80	-8.98%	64,957 118.10%	55,000
Most Recent Note for QRHC - 9/15/2022 1:16:00 PM Pulled back since hitting a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain on 9/12/22 as the mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported strong Jun '22 quarterly results versus the year ago period. Prior earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines (C criteria)."
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ROLL - NASDAQ - MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools &; Accessories R B C Bearings Inc	$234.94	+5.93 2.59%	$236.06	$264.94	-11.33%	87,383 58.26%	150,000
Most Recent Note for ROLL - 9/15/2022 1:17:33 PM Reported earnings +24% on +127% sales revenues for the Jun '22 quarter versus the year ago period. Fundamental concerns remain and prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior sales and earnings history has been below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system."
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SHEL - NYSE - Oil&Gas-Integrated Shell Plc Ads	$52.93	-1.29 -2.37%	$53.55	$61.68	-14.19%	2,953,000 62.17%	4,750,000
Most Recent Note for SHEL - 9/15/2022 1:17:51 PM Still consolidating just above its closely coinciding 50 and 200 DMA lines following recent volume-driven losses. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Encountered distributional pressure in June and early July. Past 4 quarterly comparisons through Jun '22 were well above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down."
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SQM - NYSE - CHEMICALS - Synthetics Sociedad Quimica Y Minra	$105.42	-8.10 -7.14%	$112.70	$115.76	-8.93%	1,029,224 63.03%	1,633,000
Most Recent Note for SQM - 9/15/2022 1:20:00 PM Chile-based Chemicals - Agricultural firm is still perched within close striking distance of its all-time high. Found prompt support recently near its 50 DMA line ($97.72). Reported Jun '22 quarterly earnings +871% on +342% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons have been very strong. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been erratic in recent years, below the guidelines of the fact-based investment system.
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